Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
leatherleaf
Shimla mirch
In German
Leatherleaf
Paprika
In French
Leatherleaf
Capsicum
In Spanish
leatherleaf
Capsicum
In Greek
Leatherleaf
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
Capsicum
In Polish
Leatherleaf
Papryka
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Solanales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color:
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper
Care of Leatherleaf and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.